Formulations: Architecture, Mathematics, Culture (Writing Architecture)

Andrew Witt's profoundly engaging book on the multi-dimensional exchange between scientific and Architectural history presents a relentless quest to uncover the origins of mathematical ideas in design culture. His deep intellectual exploration, cross-disciplinary referencing, and quest to expose often forgotten heroes and techniques that helped to create the world we live in today are humbling evidence of how we all stand/build on the shoulders of giants.

Dentro de las tantas historias y arqueologías de lo digital, Witt logra iluminar una serie de asociaciones y desarrollos no tan conocidos o difundidos que permiten con mucha solvencia articular conceptos, proyectos, escuelas y personajes, logrando que la reconstrucción histórica de nuestro presente este mucho mejor fundamentada. Muy importante aporte. Gran trabajo.

This book is an erudite and gorgeous historical overview of the interrelation between mathematics, geometry and material form, with a special emphasis in architecture. What a pleasant and insightful read, I loved it.

An insightful examination of architecture, history, mathematics, and culture.